How many syllables in "cavil"?

"cavil" has 2 syllabes (ca - vil).

How to divide "cavil"?

"cavil" divides into 2 parts: ca · vil.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"cavil": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:ca·vil

Accent principal

CA-vil(ca · vil)● ○

Stress in "cavil" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkæv.əl⁄

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IPAˈkæv.əl

Syllabesca·vil

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How many syllables in "cavil"?: "cavil" has 2 syllabes (ca - vil).
How to divide "cavil"?: "cavil" divides into 2 parts: ca · vil.
Where is the stress in "cavil"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "cavil"?: Say each syllable slowly (ca... vil) and listen on SayItVid.